Moreno's Recent Interview With MLB.COM

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

@Alden_Gonzalez: . @Boomskie sat down with Arte Moreno at Owners Meetings. Talked Scioscia, Dipoto, Hamilton, Pujols, stadium, etc. http://t.co/jdCj5XTDXx

I didn't get a chance to read all of it yet, but hopefully he has a few worthwhile comments in the interview.

[Fullmer17]

He did not praise Scuoscia like he usually does in interviews. Also did not speak highly on DiPoto.

[FabulousFabregas]

Scioscia's a goner for sure, and I wouldn't be shocked to see Dipoto fired too.  Last year Arte was quick to defend both near the end of the season.

[Amazing Larry]

Ya I did not get a warm fuzzy feeling from this interview with regards to Scioscia and Dipoto.

[sneaky_flute]

if he's really responsible for some of these signings, shouldn't he fire himself for meddling in front office affairs?

[Inside Pitch]

He did not praise Scuoscia like he usually does in interviews. Also did not speak highly on DiPoto.

 

 

He didn't praise him, but he didn't bag on him either.  In some ways he admitted he's has a shitty pitching staff to contend with,   He specifically made reference to the gambles with the pen and the fact that the pitching staff has been crappy.

 

The one thing that does sound like a critique of MS is the mention of the bad starts -- but he follows it up with, they haven't played well at all.  This is the first time I've felt like Dipoto may be in trouble.

[Inside Pitch]

if he's really responsible for some of these signings, shouldn't he fire himself for meddling in front office affairs?

He actually did say he needed to look in the mirror too.

 

[FireThemAll]

The vibe I got is that Scioscia is gone, and Dipoto is on a very short leash.

 

I could be wrong, just didn't feel like he went out of his way to defend either of them.

[Troll Daddy]

Thxs for sharing ... Good read

[Tyler]

Sounds like Scioscia's job is safer than Dipoto's job--as it should be.

[ettin]

I think the one positive thing to read out of that transcript is that there appears to be a real interest in truly evaluating what went wrong and how it can and should be fixed. It seems like S-C-I-O-S-C-I-A is really in the hot seat. If he can't adequately defend his actions and his leadership of the team before the season ends he's toast. I think Dipoto will be given until the end of his contract (one more year) to prove himself.

 

One of the most telling statements was Moreno's own comment about himself having to stare in the mirror and try to guess if he is making the right decision. Perhaps it is a self-evaluation?

[Jobu]

I found the stadium stuff interesting. He was reserved but seemed to indicate they were mostly looking for infrastructure upgrades. Maybe he just isn't in attack mode yet, but that's not how owners talk when they are gunning for new stadiums or huge taxpayer funded remodels.

[mtangelsfan]

Solid interview.  I don't get much out of it other than he is going to really look at things after the season.  He is under no assumption that this team is a winning team with this roster.

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

Fire everyone then sell the team.

[austin724]

It is apparent that he wants this team to win. Unlike some of the posters on this board who constantly think he is the worst owner in baseball.

[Chuck]

Scioscia is gone at season end. 

[WallyWorld]

Scioscia is gone at season end. 

 

that's my interpretation as well.  Very different choice of words than usual from Moreno when Scioscia was brought up.

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

It's about time.

[Scott34]

Arte in May:

 

"

Moreno spoke to FOXSports.com outside Major League Baseball’s headquarters in New York, where he is attending this week’s owners’ meetings. He said the chances of an in-season managerial change are “right now, zero.”

“Mike has zero problems, OK?” Moreno said. “This is his 14th year. Mike goes beyond what he does on the field. He’s a good person. He’s a good person in the community, a very good baseball guy. You don’t have to ask me. You just ask other managers, other baseball people.

“Look at 14 years’ worth of productivity. Look at his record. He has two World Series rings with the Dodgers. He has one with the Angels. We’ve been to the playoffs.”

 

 

Arte now:

 

 

MLB.com: What do you think of the job [scioscia] has done through all this?

Moreno: I think Mike has been patient, and he tries to mix and match the best he can.

MLB.com: I know you have him signed through 2018. Will he work his way through that contract?

Moreno: I'm not going to answer that question right now. At the end of the year, you always sit down and try to evaluate your field personnel and your management personnel -- the front office as well.

[Pdblu]

Sciosca will move up and take Dipoto' position, then they will hire Charley Manuel.

[eligrba]

Arte may do what most companies do with incompetent managers-promote them.

 

He should trade Scioscia to one of the numerous teams who will be lining up at the door.

 

Dipoto should get another year; one of the reasons he is here is because of Scioscia's poor personnel decisions (Wells, Napoli, etc).

[2002_halos_II]

The Metroplex Angels of Anaheim has a nice ring to it.

[full circle]

Disappointed about his stadium comments.  I don't find the fan experience at the Big A all that great.  

[tomsred]

I don't know why most people bothered to read his comments, they really don't explicitly say anything meaningful.  Lots of people have their interpretation of what he said, and that just happens to coincide with their personal opinion, LOL.

[austin724]

I find the Big A a very good stadium. Much better than Dodger stadium.